There are many people who never envision themselves being alone as they age. It could be that the thought simply never occurred to them. Or, it is possible that the aging person...
Many of you may have seen or read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. A story of a woman who knew she would eventually lose her memory. Allie, the name Sparks gave his character,...
With the summer months quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to sit down and bond with your aging loved ones. Rather than just watching TV or playing a board game, take the...
Brain health is important and maintaining it can be easier than you might think. Age and genetics are often uncontrollable factors that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, but there...
In your assisted living or retirement community there are a lot of amenities for residents that you may not know about. When you are looking for a place to retire, consider the...
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that is affecting about 5.5 million people worldwide as of 2017. This disease attacks and destroys healthy neurons in the brain,...
Caregiver burnout is the product of long-term stress. It is the mental exhaustion that caregivers feel when they are overwhelmed by their responsibilities. It often occurs when...
When a grandparent suffers from memory loss, it can be confusing for children. Little things that we all take for granted, like knowing someone’s name, can be a frustrating...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that every patient experiences differently. For example, the rate at which it progresses varies from person to person. However, in...
